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Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge)

Lisbon, Portugal
Description: This moorish castle and its strongly fortified citadel have overlooked the city of Lisbon since the times of the Crusaders. One of the most popular tourist sites in Lisbon, the castle is especially popular for its gorgeo...Read More
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Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) Reviews

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Trace the footsteps of Vasco da Gama

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Slug from Huddersfield, United Kingdom
  • November 23, 2011
Trace the footsteps of Vasco da Gama
Quote: It's hardly off the beaten track, but I always enjoy a couple of hours at the Castelo de Sao Jorge for its fantastic photo opportunities over Lisbon and the chance to scare myself witless peering over the castle wall walkways. In truth, there often... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal Things to Experience in Lisbon

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Guarding Lisbon for Thirteen Centuries

Guarding Lisbon for Thirteen Centuries
Quote: The Castelo de São Jorge (Castle of St George) is one of the oldest structures still standing in Lisbon. It was constructed by the Moors in the 8th century and wrested from them in the 12th by King Afonso Henriques who was helped out by a group of... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal The Sweetest Capital City In Europe?

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Castle of St. George

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • August 31, 2007
Castle of St. George
Quote: Saint George's Castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Its oldest parts date from the 6th century, when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths, and eventually the Moors. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal Lisbon's Marvelous Alfama Quarter

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Castelo de Sao Jorge

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Roozie from Los Angeles, California
  • January 10, 2007
Quote: The Castelo de Sao Jorge sits on one of Lisbon's higher hills and can be seen from . We caught glimpses of it between streets as we rolled through Lisbon on the bus. we decided it was a place we definitely wanted to see, and so we went first thing... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal Portugal, Paradise on a Budget!

Castelo de São Jorge

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sabina315 from Athens, Ohio
  • August 16, 2006
Castelo de São Jorge
Quote: The rainy weather when we visited the Castelo made it seem even more like we had stepped back in time. Lisbon was covered in a grey mist but the views of the city from the castle were still beautiful. It wasn't what I imagined in a castle, no... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal A Rainy Weekend in Portugal

Castelo de Sao Jorge

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • July 17, 2006
Castelo de Sao Jorge
Quote: Castelo de Sao Jorge9:00-9:00 pm (summer)9:00-6:00 pm (winter)Admission: 3,00 euros, 1,50 euros for studentsThis was...okay. It was fun to walk through, but there just wasn't that much to see. It does, however, offer fantastic views of Lisbon, so... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal Lisbon: More Than Just a Cow Parade

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Castelo de São Jorge

  • 5 out of 5 stars by pabrams52 from Los Angeles, California
  • April 21, 2006
Castelo de São Jorge
Quote: Some historic attractions are not quite up to their guide book descriptions, but that is NOT the case with the Castelo de São Jorge. It is larger than life and really feels like the fortress that it once was. Climbing its battlements take a little... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal A Quick Peek at Lisbon

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Castelo de Sao Jorge

  • 5 out of 5 stars by travelprone from Carlsbad, California
  • June 30, 2004
Castelo de Sao Jorge
Quote: Free Apr.-Sept, daily 9am-9pm (Oct-Mar, until 7pm). When we went to the Castelo we encountered an unexpected hitch. The famed #28 tram abruptly arrived at a leafy square that was still BELOW the Castelo. Everyone got off, including us. We then... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

From journal Old Lisbon

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Castelo de Sao Jorge and Alfama

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • December 29, 2002
Castelo de Sao Jorge and Alfama
Quote: Alfama is the oldest and perhaps most medieval of Lisbon's central districts. It is hilly, twisting, and has some of its original Arabic influences. Its most noticeable landmark is the Castelo de Sao Jorge, but the area as a whole is interesting to... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

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Castelo de São Jorge

  • 4 out of 5 stars by davidx from Todmorden, England, United Kingdom
  • October 10, 2002
Castelo de São Jorge
Quote: In almost all general views of Lisbon, the castle stands out and you would be pretty limited if you did not recognize it as a place to be seen and a splendid viewpoint. It's posssible for the disadvantaged to get right up to the entrance by taxi,... Read the full Castle of St. George (Castle of São Jorge) review

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